Origin
Youngstown, OH
Night in Youngstown on Sunday
Local time
9:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Youngstown, OH to Jamestown, OH
Drive Time
4h 14m
Distance
224.1 mi
361 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 1m
★
6 AM
4h 15m
8 AM
4h 41m
10 AM
4h 24m
12 PM
4h 21m
3 PM
4h 25m
5 PM
4h 40m
8 PM
4h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jamestown, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
Spanning 224.1 miles across Ohio, this cross-state journey connects Youngstown to Jamestown in approximately 4 hours and 14 minutes. Because the route is categorized as a turn-heavy local drive, it is best suited as a focused one-day trip rather than a multi-day excursion. You should budget about $33 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Navigating through the heart of the Midwest, you will transition from one end of the state to the other entirely on local roads. Since the highway share is 0%, you won't encounter the typical interstate experience, making this a unique opportunity to see the local landscape at a slower pace.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
112 miles from Youngstown, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highly technical experience behind the wheel, as this route avoids highways entirely in favor of local roads like East Federal Street, West Federal Street, and Spring Common Avenue. With a 0% highway share, the drive demands your full attention as you navigate constant turns rather than cruising on long, straight stretches. The longest uninterrupted section is 0 miles on East Federal Street, highlighting the frequent maneuvering required throughout the 224.1-mile journey. This is not a monotonous road trip; instead, it is a hands-on drive that keeps you engaged with the local infrastructure from start to finish.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Federal Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 14m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Youngstown, OH to Jamestown, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Federal Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Federal Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Spring Common Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mahoning Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Edwards Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Marshall Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Shore Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wickliffe Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Federal Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown, OH and Jamestown, OH.
1
Start on Central Square
125 ft
·
10 sec
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Central Square
2
Turn left onto East Federal Street
131 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Federal Street
3
Continue on West Federal Street
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
West Federal Street
4
Turn left onto Spring Common Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Spring Common Avenue
5
Continue on Mahoning Avenue
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Mahoning Avenue
6
Turn left onto Edwards Street
358 ft
·
12 sec
·
Edwards Street
7
Turn right onto Marshall Street
459 ft
·
13 sec
·
Marshall Street
8
Take the ramp slight left
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
9
Merge slight left onto South Shore Expressway
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
South Shore Expressway
10
Continue on Wickliffe Expressway
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Wickliffe Expressway
11
Merge slight right
4.6 mi
·
5 min
12
Continue straight
39 mi
·
44 min
13
Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
20 mi
·
24 min
·
Kenmore Expressway
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 71 South: Columbus
15
Merge slight left
102 mi
·
1 hr 51 min
16
Keep slight right
42 mi
·
45 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward SR 435: Washington Court House, Xenia
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
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SR 435: Washington Court House, Xenia
18
Turn right onto Old United States Highway 35
1.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Old United States Highway 35
19
Merge slight left
6.1 mi
·
6 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward SR 72: Cedarville, Jamestown
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
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SR 72: Cedarville, Jamestown
21
Turn left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the turn-heavy nature of this 4 hour and 14 minute drive, plan to depart early in the morning to ensure you have plenty of daylight for navigating local intersections. Although the trip is short enough to complete in a single day, you will want to schedule at least one stop to break up the concentration required for such a technical route. Keep your fuel budget of $33 in mind, and consider filling up before you leave Youngstown to avoid searching for stations during the more complex portions of the drive. Since you are strictly avoiding highways, stay alert for changing speed limits and local traffic patterns that shift as you move through different municipalities.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 112 miles from Youngstown, OH, or about 2h 7m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112 miles or 2h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jamestown, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Youngstown, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Youngstown, OH
This is one driving day of about 224.1 miles and 4h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Youngstown, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 112 mi from Youngstown, OH · 2h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
112 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 112 miles from Youngstown, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jamestown, OH
The final approach into Jamestown, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Jamestown, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.52 one way
$67.04 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
78 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $37.43 | $74.85 |
| premium | $4.79 | $42.26 | $84.52 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $49.79 | $99.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.2 | 0 | $23.53 | $10.76 |
| Efficient EV | 56 | 0 | $19.61 | $8.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 89.6 | 1 | $31.37 | $14.34 |
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Jamestown, OH
Night in Jamestown on Sunday
Local time
9:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
54°F
Mansfield, OH
112 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 14m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Youngstown, OH to Jamestown, OH covers 224.1 miles and takes about 4h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Federal Street, West Federal Street, Spring Common Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 112 miles from Youngstown, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.52 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 14m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Youngstown, OH to Jamestown, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Youngstown, OH to Jamestown, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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